Means for mounting a monogram on a garment



Sept. 16, 196g R. n. ZUQKER ET AL.

MEAES FOR MOUNTING A MONOGRAM 0N A GARMENT Filed Aug. 50, 1957 E To sRobernghl. que r S??? a @KM/ 0*"4 ATTORNEY United States Patent O3,466,779 MEANS FOR MOUNTING A MONOGRAM ON A GARMENT Robert D. Zucker,Roslyn, and George G. Cooper, Roslyn Heights, N.Y., assignors to VanBaalen Heilbrun & Co.

Inc., New York, N.Y., a corporation of New York Filed Aug. 30, 1967,Ser. No. 664,564 Int. Cl. G09f 3/08, 7/08 U.S. Cl. 40-129 2 ClaimsABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A means for mounting a monogrammed label orthe like in the area of the breast pocket of a garment, such areaproviding two plies of material, the means, in particular, including theprovision of a pair of narrow, vertical slits in the outer of the twoplies. The lateral edges f the label is inserted through the slits andare frictionally held between the plies of material causing the monogramportion of the label to overlie the outer ply between the slits where itis easily visible.

This invention relates in general to Wearing apparel and, moreparticularly to the application and use of monograms, initials andsimilar individualistic designs on various garments such as shirts,pajamas, jackets, robes and other garments provided with pockets onwhich it is popular practice to attach a design such as the monogramemblem or initials of the wearer.

According to the present invention, an individualized monogram isadapted to be easily and removably mounted in a conspicuous location ona garment at the time of purchase, thus precluding the delay which isfrequently occasioned where the monogram is attached as by sewing in amore permanent fashion. It is contemplated that the monogram is thusmounted in the area of the breast pocket of the garment and specificallythe top portion thereof where it is double plied. A pair of verticalslits is formed in the superficial or outer layer which receives theside portions of the monogram. As a consequence, the monogram ismaintained in place frictionally 'by virtue of the disposition of itslateral areas between the plies of the pocket flap. The intermediateportion of the monogram bearing the embroidered initials or the like,overlies the pocket and is thus easily seen. The wearer may, of course,optionally remove the monogram in which event the two slits are the onlyvisible evidence that the garment is especially adapted for monogramapplication.

One object of the invention is to provide an economical means forreadily applying a monogram or label to a garment, dispensing with theuse of pins, stitching, adhesives, snap fasteners and the like which arein present use, for a permanent monogram attachment.

Other objects and advantages of the invention may be appreciated onreading the following description of one embodiment thereof which istaken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which FIG. 1 isa view showing a grament pocket designed in accordance with theinvention concept and a separated monogram;

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FIG. 2 is a similar View showing the monogram inserted in the garment;and

FIG. 3 is a section taken on line 3-3 of FIG. 2.

Referring to the drawings, FIG. l illustrates a garment 4, such as asport shirt, pajarna top, lounging jacket or robe, or any other articleof wearing apparel having a pocket 6 provided on a body portion 8 of thegarment in any suitable manner as by stitching 10. From the top edge ofthe pocket ap down to the stitch line a it is two plied comprising anouter layer 12 and an inner layer 14.

There is formed in the outer layer 12, a pair of slits 15 and 16, thesides of which are button hole stitched. As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3,monogram label 18 is applied to the garment pocket by disposing oppositesides thereof between the outer and inner layers of the pocket. Theapplication is effected by inserting the sides into and through theslits 15 and 16 respectively. The monogram portion of the label is thuscaused to overlie the outer layer 12 of the pocket where it is easilyvisible.

Due to the fact that the anking edges of the label 18 are held betweenthe layers, it is seen that it will not be disturbed by objects held inthe pocket such as handkerchiefs. The label is easily removed in whichcase the narrow slits are exposed but remain relatively inconspicuousand do not detract from the appearance of the garment. If the monogramdepicts an activity such as golf, tennis or sailing, labels are madeavailable to the retailer and buyer as a pre-embroidered ensumble whichthe buyer is furnished and uses according to the sport which engages hisinterest while the garment is worn.

Various modications of the invention may be elected by persons skilledin the art without departing from the scope and principle thereof asdefined in the appended claims.

What is claimed is:

1. In an article of wearing apparel, a portion of said article having aninner and an outer ply of material, a pail of slits formed in the outerply, a monogram label, the opposing edges of which are disposed betweenthe plies and extended through said slits, the central or intermediateportion of said label overlying said outer ply.

2. In an article of apparel as defined in claim 1, wherein the doubleplied portion is formed in an outer breast pocket of said article.

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 437,132 9/ 1890 Ricketts 40-3292,936,460 5/1960 Jackson. 3,321,775 5/ 1967 Berlin 40-20 X EUGENE R.CAPOZIO, Primary Examiner WENCESLAO J. CONTRERAS, Assistant ExaminerU.S. Cl. X.R.

